Editor’s note: This article is not an endorsement and does necessarily represent the views of the editorial board. “I want to be a champion for the citizens of New Orleans and not be labeled as a politician. I am proud that people in the community refer to me as a voice for the voiceless,” said […]
Playing on his youthful enthusiasm, State Senator Royce Duplessis told an overflow crowd of family and friends that he is the mayoral candidate that can best lead New Orleans into the future. Duplessis made his remarks during his campaign kickoff Tuesday, July 1, which was held at Ashe Powerhouse Theater located in his state senate […]
The world we call civilized has many good things going for it. Now, we no longer live in huts or caves, we have roofs over our heads. We no longer die of simple infections because we can get antibiotics and get better. Of course, all of this only goes for those who have money. Can’t […]
Editor’s Note: Some readers have asked why we’re revisiting themes like displacement, gentrification, and housing justice. These are issues that began decades ago. We believe it’s precisely because this has been happening for so long that it demands continued attention. The erosion of New Orleans’ working-class neighborhoods isn’t just history. It’s an ongoing crisis that […]
They call with urgency, always with the same pitch: “We can buy your house in cash—today.” For New Orleanians who’ve owned their homes for generations—often inherited, often held together through storms, job losses, and rising bills—these offers can seem tempting. But behind the friendly tone is a cold economic strategy: buy low from people in […]
There’s a strange pattern in this city. Every time someone dares to speak up about the corruption, the crumbling infrastructure, the rise in New Orleans crime, or the displacement of longtime residents, there’s always a chorus waiting to shut it down: “If you don’t like it, leave.” It’s a reaction that ignores the need for […]
In the conversation around housing affordability, small landlords often catch the heat. To be clear – the rising rents, evictions, and disappearing neighborhoods plaguing New Orleans aren’t being driven by the woman renting out her shotgun double. They’re being driven by Wall Street. Corporate landlords—not small, local ones—are the real force hollowing out the city’s […]
You don’t have to be a developer or a policy wonk to care about zoning. In fact, if you live in New Orleans, zoning laws are already shaping your world—dictating how your neighborhood looks, how expensive your rent is, and even who your neighbors are allowed to be. Understanding New Orleans zoning helps make sense […]
New Orleans has always attracted dreamers, hustlers, and opportunists—but in recent years, the city’s real estate market has become a playground for a select few who know how to bend the rules in their favor. While working-class residents struggle to afford rising rents or break into homeownership, a growing class of investors are cashing in […]
On paper, it sounds promising: mixed-use developments, public-private partnerships, promises of affordable housing, jobs, and revitalization. But behind the glossy renderings and developer talking points lies a harsh truth—New Orleans is being systematically repackaged and sold to outside investors while long-standing residents are being priced out, pushed out, and left out of the decision-making process. […]
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